Overview

These HSS standard brad point bits are ideal for doweling and other precision hole boring in softwood, hardwood and plywood. You'll get a clean cut without tear-out! All bits are precision-ground high speed steel (HSS). With angled cutting spurs that cut quickly and produce a clean, precise diameter hole. Also available in metric sizes (sold separately).

BEST ANSWER:I have never heard of a Brad Point but to drill steel, only standard twist bits. Brad Point bits are designed for drilling into wood only, not only the design of the tip, but the extra large flutes to clear chips and debris. If they do exist, I would love to see them!

BEST ANSWER:I have never heard of a Brad Point but to drill steel, only standard twist bits. Brad Point bits are designed for drilling into wood only, not only the design of the tip, but the extra large flutes to clear chips and debris. If they do exist, I would love to see them!

I really don't think these bits are suitable for steel. I've accidentally hit brass screws and completely destroyed the brad "ears". I have seen what looked like piloted end mills. BTW be careful of overheating the galvanizing; can throw off toxic vapors if smoking.

Brad point bits are the go to when you need a clean entry (no tearing at surface) to the hole you are drilling. Drilled about 50 ea.1/2 deep holes in maple with no appearant wear to the bit. Would recommend.

I prefer brad point drill bits as they make accurate positioning easy. This Rockler bit cuts straight and true, and was sharp as expected. No tear out as it goes through the underside either. Really, the perfect wood bit.

This is an excellent brad point bit. I actually purchased it to use to tap trees for collecting sap for maple syrup and it did the job without a problem. I will probably purchase another of the same size to have on hand for next year's sugaring season. I have already recomended this bit to my friends who also do sugaring.

No way would I have expected a cheaper price than the big box stores, but Rockler did it!In fact, the big box stores did not even have this 'odd, tween-size', but the bits on either side of this one were significantly more expensive at those places.Thank you Rockler.

For the cost, these drills work better than similar or lower cost units on the market. Pay attention to drill speed, feed rate & safely secure your material for good quality results. General rule of thumb: a drill bit will drill an ever so slight oversize hole in wood so expect this in your results and plan accordingly. Drills hold a descent cutting surface. Rated very good for the money and my application! Pen Blank Drilling.

I've had many different sets of bradpoint bits and use them every day in my work. These bits are good, but far from the best I have. These run hotter and do not do a great job of scoring without some minor chips and don't pull the wood from the hole quickly causeing some over heating.

ade in China..the size isn't even stamped on it to refer to when using.It does function though but I wouldn't guarantee that for a long time. I think you will be replacing or sharpening it soon. I wouldn't buy another one of this quality again.

I purchased a 3/8 drill which was out of round. I took it back for an exchange, and we checked all of them in the store. They were all out of round. Cheap, bad drills. It's frustrating when they sell such low quality bad tools. It should have less than a 1-star.

All the brad point bits I bought produced holes at least 1/32 larger than the bit diameter. This is not precise enough for my application. A 5 mm end mill bit produced holes approximately 0.005 to 0.010 larger than the measured bit diameter in my drill press.

I ordered the bit to drill holes for 14mm barrel hinges. The holes were slightly too big rendering it impossible to use the barrel hinges. Thank goodness I tested on scrap pieces first. Also, I would recommend including minumum stock sizes as the bit has a long center point which would not allow you to use the bit in lid stock less than 7/8&quot; for the 14mm hinges.

The 3/4&quot; bit performed better than I expected, based on it's appearance. Drilled 30, 3/4&quot; deep holes in oak and the last was as clean as the first. Took a break every few holes to keep the bit from overheating.Cutting geometry different from my other smaller brad-points no cutting spurs but seems to work well in a drill press with wood well clamped.